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It represents the founding, the expansion, the development, and the preservation of our country. As well as some of the biggest contributors to this country. It also pays tribute to four of our Founding fathers, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham lincoln. They are the four that changed America the most.

Located near Keystone, Mount Rushmore is a mountain in the BlackHills of South Dakota, on which is carved a massive granitesculpture, and it is situated in the United States PresidentialMemorial. It is representative of the first 150 years of U.S.history, containing the 18 m, or 60-foot, sculpted he…ads of some ofthe previous presidents of the United States, namely: GeorgeWashington, who was in office from 1789 to 1797; Thomas Jefferson,who was president from 1801 to 1809; Theodore Roosevelt, from 1901to 1909; and Abraham Lincoln, from 1861 to 1865. These areconsidered four of the most notable presidents of the UnitedStates. Given below are some more interesting facts about MountRushmore. It took more than 14 years for Gutzon Borglum, along with about 400workers, to carve out the 60-foot sculpted heads of the fourpresidents. And during the construction, the workers climbed 506steps in order to get to the top. And yet, although the work wasdangerous, not a single life was lost. Gutzon Borglum was 60 years of age when he started this project inthe year 1927. And although it took that much time to finish thesculpture, it ended up costing just 1 million dollars. The sculpted faces rise up to 5,500 feet above the level of thesea. If the torso had been attached to scale, the whole would havemeasured 465 feet. Each of the sculptured heads is as high as a6-story building. When measured from the top of the head to the chin, each sculptureis as high as the Great Sphinx of Egypt. The eyes measure 11 feetacross, the mouth of each is 18 feet in width, and each President'snose measures 20 feet in length. It was not easy to finish the construction of the monument. Itrequired great expertise and craftsmanship. Dynamite was used toclear large sized rocks. The workers first created an egg-shapedmass of the rock as the base of the heads. Then, the rocks wereblasted by specialists to within a few inches of the actualmeasurements. Then they used tools like air powered hammers,hammers, wedges, and nails to carve out the finished heads. Duringthe process, about 800 million pounds of rock was removed. The reason that the Mount Rushmore project was undertaken wasGutzon Borglum's wish to create something grand in order to paytribute to the four presidents. But apart from that, he also wantedto commemorate the high ideals that they each had brought to theUnited States as well as exemplified in themselves. As he saidhimself that they were picked because they "commemorate thefounding, growth, preservation, and development to the UnitedStates." Hence, George Washington was chosen because he was the one who ledthe nation to democracy; Thomas Jefferson, because he authored theDeclaration of Independence; Abraham Lincoln because he brought toan end slavery in the U.S.; and Theodore Roosevelt, who was chosenby Borglum himself, because he was the one who advanced the causeof the construction of the Panama Canal as well as promoted thecauses of conservation and business. The entire Mount Rushmore National Memorial lies over 1,278 acres,which is managed by the National Park Service. It attracts about 2million visitors annually. Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. DoaneRobinson was known as the "Father of Mount Rushmore." The sculptorof the presidents on Mount Rushmore was Gutzon Borglum. It has four presidents: George, Tom, Ted, and Abe! (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, AbrahamLincoln) Mount Rushmore was sculpted by Gutzon Borglum on the side of amountain. Mount Rushmore is also known as the "Shrine of Democracy". Gutzon Borglum wanted to create a Hall of Records and a GreatStairway as part of the monument. The Hall of Records was carved inabout 70 feet (21 m) on the opposite side of a gorge from theheads. The hall was left incomplete when Congress, in 1939,directed that all work be executed only on the faces. However, in1998, a repository of records was placed in the entrance. Therepository contains sixteen porcelain enamel panels with the storyof how Mount Rushmore came to be inscribed on them. Mount Rushmore is named after New York City attorney Charles E.Rushmore, who came to the Black Hills in 1884 to check legal titleson properties. On returning to Pine Camp he asked Bill Challis thename of this mountain. Bill replied, "Never had a name but from nowon we'll call it Rushmore." The mountain was originally known to the Lakota Sioux as "SixGrandfathers". Doane Robinson, South Dakota State Historian, is known as the"Father of Mount Rushmore". It was his idea to do the carvings inthe Black Hills and he invited Gutzon Borglum to South Dakota todiscuss the project. Over 90% of Mount Rushmore was carved using dynamite. Dynamiteblasts removed approximately 450,000 tons of rock from themountain. More than 400 people worked on the carvings. Even though it wasdangerous work, there were no deaths. The carving of Mount Rushmore involved the use of dynamite,followed by the process of "honeycombing". About 450,000 tons ofrock were blasted off the mountainside. Mount Rushmore is largely composed of Harney Peak Granite. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the location of the chase scenein the movie, "North by Northwest". However, it was not filmed atMount Rushmore due to the fact that permission was refused by theNational Park Service since it involves the filming of an attemptedkilling. Mount Rushmore is a carving of the faces of George Washington,Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Construction began in 1927 and was stopped in October 1941 due tolack of funding. The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum died before the monument was completedand his son, Lincoln Borglum took over. ( Full Answer )

The monument represents more than just four great presidents,McGee-Ballinger said. It's a theme of the nation's history andunity. Washington represents the nation's founding. Jefferson, whocompleted the Louisiana Purchase, represents expansion. Lincolnsymbolizes preservation. And Roosevelt represent…s conservation andthe emergence of the United States as a world power. .
Today, there are ranger tours and a "cadre of activities" thatwill happen July 3-4, including actors representing the fourpresidents, McGee-Ballinger said. At night, through Sept. 30,there's a lighting ceremony on the four faces ( Full Answer )

South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson had the idea to carvethe likenesses of western heroes in the Black Hills to promotetourism. His idea was to carve the Needles. Doane Robinson contacted Gutzon Borglum about a carving in theBlack Hills. Gutzon Borglum chose Mount Rushmore instead because o…fthe poor quality of granite in the Needles. Gutzon also thought itwould be better for the sculpture to have a more national focus andchose the four presidents to carve on Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore was built to represent the history of the first 150years of the United States. Doane Robinson believed that if thefaces of former presidents was carved into the mountain it wouldattract more visitors to the area. Mount Rushmore was built to promote tourism to the area. Needleswas initially proposed as the location, but eventually MountRushmore was decided upon. ( Full Answer )

The four Presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore were chosen by the head sculptor for the monument, Gutzon Borglum, for their key roles in the development of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was chosen because he held the nation together during its greatest trial, the Civil War. Lincoln believe…d his most sacred duty was the preservation of the union. It was his firm conviction that slavery must be abolished. ( Full Answer )

Rapid City, SD is the closest large town. There is air and bus service into Rapid City. You will need to use a personal vehicle or a rental car or private tour company to get to Mount Rushmore. Keystone, SD is the town located closest to Mount Rushmore. The related link should help you.

No. Mount Rushmore is part of the Harney Peak granite batholith. Batholiths are formed from cooled magma deep in the Earth's crust. Over the years, batholiths become exposed through erosion and continental uplift. The Black Hills area was uplifted as an elongated geologic dome.

South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson had the idea of having some carvings in the Black Hills of South Dakota. His idea was to sculpt the Needles into Indian leaders and American explorers who shaped the frontier. Doane Robinson contacted Gutzon Borglum about the carvings in the Black Hills…. Gutzon agreed to take on the project, but, seeing that the Needles were too fragile for carving, found another location, Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore was named in 1885 for New York lawyer Charles E. Rushmore who was in the area on an expedition. The mountain was originally known to the Lakota as the "Six Grandfathers". Carving on Mount Rushmore began on October 4, 1927. Funding was a problem throughout the years, and the monument was declared completed on October 31, 1941, although Gutzon Borglum had envisioned more, including a Hall of Records, which was started but never completed. Gutson's son, Lincoln, completed the last 2 years of the sculpture while Gutzon traveled to raise more funds. Gutzon Borglum died in March of 1941. ( Full Answer )

There is a great museum and nature trail down to the base of the mountain. I believe the mountain is closed to public hiking and climbing. You might want to contact the park for specific information: .
By Mail 13000 Highway 244 Building 31, Suite 1 Keystone, SD 57751-0268.
By Phone Head…quarters 605-574-2523.
Visitor Information Recorded Message 605-574-3171.
By Fax 605-574-2307 ( Full Answer )

At Mount Rushmore you can walk the Avenue of Flags and look at the flags of all the US states and territories. You can attend the Lighting Ceremony each evening. You can hike around the monument and also visit a museum and a gift shop. You might also see animals as you walk around the trail.

Travel by air is available into Rapid City, South Dakota. But to actually get to Mount Rushmore you will need a car, bus, motorcycle, or RV. You can try riding a bike, but, unless you are in excellent shape or have lots of time, it is not a recommended form of travel as you will be traveling in a… mountainous area. ( Full Answer )

The sculptures on Mount Rushmore were designed by Gutzon Borglum. Mount Rushmore is named for a New York City attorney who was in the Black Hills in 1885 checking titles to properties. One day, while riding past the mountain, Rushmore asked guide William W. Challis what the name of the mountai…n was. Challis jokingly replied that the mountain did not have a name, but that it did now, that they would call it "Rushmore". The United States Board of Geographic Names officially recognized the name "Mount Rushmore" in June 1930. Mount Rushmore was originally known to the Lakota Sioux as "Six Grandfathers". ( Full Answer )

Master sculptor Gutzon Borglum wanted the massive carving to represent the meaning of American. The four presidents were carefully chosen to be part of Mt Rushmore. George Washington represents the birth of the country, Thomas Jefferson the expansion of the nation, Abe Lincoln the preservation of th…e Union and Theodore Roosevelt represents the development of the country. ( Full Answer )

No. The carvings on Mount Rushmore were not started until 1927, many years after slavery had been abolished in the United States. Most of the workers on Mount Rushmore were miners from the Black Hills area.

Carving was done by using explosives to blast away the unwanted rock. More than 450,000 tons of Harney Peak granite were removed during the carving of Mt. Rushmore. More than 90% of the rock was removed using dynamite. Once there was about 3 to 6 inches of rock left to remove, they used a techniq…ue called "honeycombing", drilling holes very close together, which weakened the granite so that it was easier to remove. After the honeycombing, the granite was smoothed with a hand facer or a bumper tool, creating a surface as smooth as sidewalk. ( Full Answer )

Work on Mount Rushmore officially began on August 10, 1927 in a dedication ceremony attended by President Calvin Coolidge. However, actual construction began on October 4, 1927. Work on Mount Rushmore ended on October 31, 1941 when the sculpture was declared complete.

There is no "secret room" on Mount Rushmore. There is what Gutzon Borglum had hoped would be a "Hall of Records". It was to be located in a canyon which is directly behind the faces. Carving was started on the entrance to the Hall of Records, but discontinued when Congress directed that construction… was only to be done on the faces. ( Full Answer )

There are only four presidents of the US depicted on Mount Rushmore: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. The rest of them are not. The sculpture was done between 1927 and 1941 under the supervision of the designer, Gutzon Borglum, and his son Lincoln Bo…rglum. ( Full Answer )

The images of the Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln BTW, I cut and pasted this from Wikipedia. It would be far better for you to look in there than ask this sort of question in Wikianswers. You'll know you're getting the right answer then - and …it's quicker. ( Full Answer )

Before it was named Mount Rushmore, it was known to the Lakota Sioux Native Americans as Six Grandfathers. The granite mountain that bears the monument was named long before its destiny to be the backdrop for a great mountain carving was known. Mount Rushmore was named in honor of New York lawyer …Charles E. Rushmore in 1885. Bill Challis was a local guide escorting Rushmore, who was visiting the Black Hills to check land claims. As the story goes, Rushmore asked Challis the name of a mountain as they passed, and Challis responded that it did not have a name, but from then on it would be called Rushmore. ( Full Answer )

Mount Rushmore displays the faces of four great American Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These men helped shape what America is today. George Washington (the first President of the United States) was the Head of the Continental Army of the …American Colonies. Because the war was won by the colonists, America is a country, and not a colony of Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson (the third President of the United States) is best known as the president who more than doubled the size of America with the Louisiana Purchase. Theodore Roosevelt (the twenty-sixth President of the United States) is best known for his work in preserving America's natural beauty with National Parks. Abraham Lincoln (the sixteenth President of the United States) is best known as the president who kept the north and south together during the Civil War. He also helped free the African American slave with the Thirteenth Amendment. Mount Rushmore honors these people and also what they had accomplished during their time as President. ( Full Answer )

Mount Rushmore itself is not a museum. There are two museums on the grounds of the memorial. There is a Sculptor's Studio where you can see the tools and techniques used in carving the mountain. The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center has photos and videos about the history of Mount Rushmore.

There are no entrance fees for Mount Rushmore National Memorial; however there is a fee required for use of the adjacent parking area, which is essentially the only place to park. The cost per vehicle (car, motorcycle, RV) is $11 in 2012, with a different fee structure in place for buses.

Several reasons: 1) The granite was not as suitable for carving as Borglum hadhoped. Further dynamiting would have caused instability in the restof the work. 2) The project lost its government funding. 3) Russel Borglum died in 1941.

A mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota noted for the hugeportraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln,and Theodore Roosevelt carved on it. Officially called MountRushmore National Memorial.